PS 2 MEYER LONDON

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 2, also known as The Meyer London School, is a public elementary school located in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan. Situated at 122 Henry Street, the school serves a diverse student body, reflecting the historical and cultural vibrancy of the surrounding community. As a neighborhood institution, it is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in grades Pre-K through 5, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and its efforts to integrate students into a supportive learning environment. By leveraging its location in New York City, P.S. 2 often provides students with opportunities to engage with the local community, emphasizing collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff. With a focus on literacy, math, and the arts, The Meyer London School aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a long-standing tradition of education within the Lower East Side district.

329

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

6.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 2 MEYER LONDON
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	73
Black	53
Asian	191
American Indian	2

Asian
191 (58.1 %)
Hispanic
73 (22.2 %)
Black
53 (16.1 %)
White
10 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
Phone:	(212)964-0350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 73

Ungraded 2